Farewell, Lil Peep

Lil Peep, a musician who rose to prominence over the last two years—blending rap, emo, trap and pop—has passed away at just 21 years old. Peep (born Gustav Ahr) recorded most of his songs in his DTLA bedroom, many of which explored mental health issues, vulnerabilities, sexuality, drug use and—of course—love. His open, sometimes blunt, approach struck a chord with fans—many of whom credit him …

Kickstarter Launches Drip for Artists Seeking Support

Launching with 64 artists (including CH favorite Shantell Martin) Drip is Kickstarter’s new artist support platform. The crowdfunding giant purchased Drip—originally a service for musicians—last year. Now, it will enable sponsors to invest in the careers of artists. In exchange, “backers get access to a fuller picture of the artist’s process, including studio visits, field notes, and advance access to shows and work,” according to …

Loma: Black Willow

An introductory track and video, “Black Willow” more or less announces Loma, a band featuring Shearwater singer Jonathan Meiburg, and Emily Cross and Dan Duszynski of Cross Record. Together, they’ve produced eerie, mesmerizing soundscapes set to a mystical music video—an alluring tease at what they’re capable of. The track will close out their self-titled debut album which drops on Sub Pop 16 February 2018.